Maxwell School News and Commentary
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Gueorguiev Talks to NewsRadio 570 WSYR About the Chinese Spy Balloon, Impact on US-China Relations
"A bizarre situation with this balloon, in particular, is best understood as an attempt to kind of clarify what the terms of engagement are," says Dimitar Gueorguiev, associate professor of political science. "And what you’ve seen over the past couple of days is that surveillance aircraft at a certain level of altitude are now probably more likely to happen and are more at risk of being shot dow," he says.
See related: China, Conflict, International Affairs, U.S. National Security, United States
Williams Discusses NATO’s DIANA Initiative with DefenseScoop
DIANA [Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North-Atlantic] could prove key to facilitating interoperability and a more level playing field between the nations—in emerging tech areas and traditional ones that are rapidly evolving, says Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs.
See related: Canada, Defense & Security, Europe, International Agreements, United States
Murrett Speaks to LA Times About the Differences Between Vietnam and Afghanistan Wars
Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times article, "Vietnam and Afghanistan — America's 2 longest wars, with very different lasting impacts."
See related: Afghanistan, Conflict, International Affairs, Southeast Asia, United States
Jacobson Weighs in on Putin’s Military Playbook in Newsweek
Mark Jacobson, assistant dean for Washington Programs, was quoted in the Newsweek article, "How Putin's Bid to Copy Bush's Iraq War Playbook Ends in 'Shock and Awful'."
See related: Defense & Security, Russia, Ukraine
McFate Comments on Putin’s Military Tactics in Ukraine on NPR
Sean McFate, adjunct professor in the Maxwell-in-Washington program, discussed Putin's military tactics in Ukraine on NPR's "All Things Considered."
See related: Defense & Security, Russia, Ukraine
Patel talks to WORLD about changes in US intelligence after 9/11
See related: U.S. National Security, United States
Grant Reeher quoted in Eagle Tribune article on 9/11 attacks
Professor Reeher, director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, says the U.S. has fallen very short of attaining the civic hopes the 9/11 attacks generated.
See related: Government, Terrorism & Extremism, United States
Jacobson reflects on 9/11 on Profiles in Public Service podcast, ABC
See related: Government, Terrorism & Extremism, United States
O'Keefe featured in CNN article on how 9/11 changed travel
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Jacobson discusses US security advisor Jake Sullivan on NewsNation
See related: Afghanistan, Government, U.S. National Security